Dakota Kirchenschlager
4 Seasons
Dakota Kirchenschlager, hailing from Whitesboro, Texas, is a highly regarded team roper and rope horse trainer. With an impressive track record including three-time qualification for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and earning the title of 2011 Resistol Team Roping Rookie Heeler of the Year, Kirchenschlager has established himself as a prominent figure in the rodeo circuit and futurity pens.
Making his debut at the NFR at just 21 years old in 2012, Kirchenschlager's expertise extends beyond the arena. As the founder of DK Performance Horses, he blends insights gathered from reiners, reined cow horse trainers, and fellow ropers. His training philosophy places a strong emphasis on ensuring horses remain responsive and genuinely enjoy their work.
For those seeking top-tier instruction in team roping or rope horse training, Dakota Kirchenschlager offers unparalleled expertise and a proven record of success.
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32:11Episode 1
Steer Stopping Session on Ex-Reiner
Episode 1
Dakota Kirchenschlager and Brad Lund talk through a steer stopping session on a green ex-reiner.
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14:58Episode 2
Introducing Steer Stopping
Episode 2
Brad Lund often takes cow horses and reiners and turn them into head and heel horses. In this video, he talks through an entire session on a green horse in the steer stopping.